Pennsauken Drive-In
2323 New Jersey 73,
Pennsauken,
NJ
08110
2323 New Jersey 73,
Pennsauken,
NJ
08110
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Opened on June 30, 1965 with Richard Chamberlain in “Joy in the Morning”, Elvis Presley in “Girl Happy” & a Hollywood sneak preview. It was operated by JB & Melvin Fox, their first and only venture into drive-ins. Later taken over by Budco, it was closed in August 1984.
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Thats a nice dream rg!
Approx. location for this drive-in was 2323 New Jersey 73. Theatre is actually next to it.
Uploaded aerial from 1967. Not there in 1965 or earlier views. So it could not have opened up in late 1950’s.
Went here sometime in the mid-70s just as the toll on the Tacony-Palmyra bridge was changing. It was a nickel going over from Philly and a dime on the way back after the show. The weird things you remember.
This Drive-In was operated by Budco and was still in operation in 1985,
Drove by last week and it looks like the screen is GONE!
First, the screen is still standing and easily seen when driving by! @rgsears.
Also, (raymondgordonsears) – I am researching this theater for my blog, and it seems you might be able to help with your knowledge and work experience with Budco.
I’m trying to find the actual year this closed: I know it was definitely still open 1980, but closed in 1987 (because AMC was planning on building on the site).
Anyone have this information?
Finished Blog Post: https://driveinadventures.wordpress.com/2015/04/03/pennsauken-drive-in-closed-nj/
This opened on June 30th, 1965 with “Joy in the Morning” and “Girl Happy” and a Hollywood sneak preview with free refreshments on the house. Grand opening ad posted
Closed August 1984. article
Fading drive-in in South Jersey Sun, Aug 4, 1985 – Page 314 · The Philadelphia Inquirer (Philadelphia, Pennsylvania) · Newspapers.com